GitLab: 5. Retrieve credentials

This documentation is part of the Automate with the CLI guide. You can view the complete guide here: Start GitLab, retrieve its credentials, and modify its configuration programmatically using the Stackhero CLI.

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The service-configuration-get command returns the complete configuration for your service, including auto-generated passwords and connection details. The output is in JSON format, making it easy to use in scripts and automation.

stackhero service-configuration-get --service=svc-xxxxxx --format=json

Continue reading this guide

  1. Read the full guide: Automate with the CLI
    Start GitLab, retrieve its credentials, and modify its configuration programmatically using the Stackhero CLI
  2. 1. Authenticate
  3. 2. Find the GitLab service store
  4. 3. Choose an instance size and a region
  5. 4. Create the service
  6. 6. Change the configuration

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  1. CI/CD
    How to use GitLab CI/CD